MSE pregnancy club II

Eels100

The only time my bump's been measured was when I saw a GP around 20 wks about some pain I'd been having. None of the midwives or the consultant have ever bothered - they just write "fundus = dates" on my notes. I think if the baby's moving well, has a good heartrate and scans give no reason for concern there's probably not much to be gained from measurements. As someone already said, plenty enough to be worrying about!

Curious_George_2

hi girls!
we had our scan today, it went really well, everything was fine and baby even waved at us!
got some good pics too, (will get them online eventually so you can have a peek)

we both thought we saw boys bits but they dont tell you around here... *humpf*
now we just have to wait til a month today for the 4d scan to fnd out for definate

I love scans, all the heartburn, sleepless nights, throwing up, extreme tiredness etc all get forgotten when you see your baby swimming about and you remember how in love you are with your tiny person!

daphne_descends

I almost hate to post, it sounds so self indulgent but I'm getting myself really upset.

I am 26 weeks and just not feeling what everyone else seems to, or what the books say.

I get a few little kicks a few times a day and that's it. Nothing big, no visible movment (my bump has 'wobbled' a couple of times but nothing major).

I can't tell what I'm feeling (hand or foot) there's nothing near my ribs, the odd bit of pressure around my bladder (or so it feels) but again nothing major.

I am not overweight, I thought that could have an effect, but I was a size 14 pre-pregnancy and am in 14 maternity stuff so don't think I've put on much weight that isn't baby-related.

I have a 4d scan tomorrow and instead of looking forward to it and being excited, I am worried that something will be wrong.

Curious_George_2

oh Fac please dont worry,
is this your first baby? that can make all the difference, what im feeling this time is a huge difference to what i could feel at this stage with my first... i still had practically nothing at 20 - 25 weeks but this time im getting booted to bugg@ry!

and i wouldnt pay too much attention to the baby books, they are basically just a rough guideline on the general stages, each pregnancy is different (trust me!!) each baby is different and NONE of them have read the books!
they do what they want when they want.... and there is nothing we can do but wait and worry!! (welcome to being a mum)

enjoy your scan, it will be an amazing experience,
i had my anomaly scan today and the baby was doing loads of moving about that i couldnt feel, which really surprised me because i can feel kicks from the outside all the time... so it just goes to show they can do it if they want.... (kids are stubborn)

Justie

fac don't worry about it I didn't feel things like that at 26 weeks either - as baby gets bigger you'll feel it all and trust me the longer baby stays away from your ribs the better! I'm only 6 weeks ahead of you but all baby's done in those 6 weeks is grow. You'll be amazed how quickly it all changes.

daphne_descends

Thanks guys, I don't know what came over me, I just burst into tears at the computer... OH has basically said what you both have (except that he hasn't had previous pregnancies ) and that I'm to stop worrying. I just get struck by fear because I wonder how I would know if something was wrong - and without wanting to be miss misery, I still cannot help thinking, surely I cannot be this lucky - my life is one where things go wrong, not so right like this.

I am taking myself off to bed and try to be grateful that I can sleep through (loo breaks aside) - for now.

Thanks again - don't know what I'd do without this thread.

SeptemberBaby_2

Hope you're feeling better, Fac. Sometimes I think those books do us more harm than good! I remember feeling absolutely distraught that I didn't have that line going from my belly button that I had read about. Of all the things to worry about...!!! In my previous post I said I often have a fizzy drink and lie down so I can feel baby move just to check she is OK as I read 'most' women find a pattern - I still can't :rolleyes:

I had my 4D scan on Monday and I assure you it will be the most amazing experience ever (until your babe is born!). I was so reassured to see my baby had eyes, ears, nose, mouth, arms, legs, fingers, toes... :rotfl:Have a fantastic time tomorrow and let us know how you get on.

xxx

Eels100

Oh Fac! Please don't get yourself worried - what you described is pretty much what I experienced back at 26 weeks. I'm 11 weeks ahead so a lot has changed for me in that time, but I don't think I saw any major regular belly-wobbles until I was nearer to 30 weeks. As for a pattern - my baby's pattern disappeared after around 32 weeks! Now it just does as it pleases and sod mummy! I'm sure there's nothing wrong at all - try your best to enjoy it!

Today's my big day - last chance saloon for lazy breech baby to turn. I have an ECV booked this afternoon and I'm starting to get the flutterbies in my tum! Doesn't help that everyone seems convinced it's going to start labour off and I'll be coming home with a baby ... :eek:

jenpoptab

Fac. It's so easy to worry. I have been for the last week and have prodded myself silly at 3- 5am!

Eels- hope that the baby moves for you. Maybe you will get your baby before me.

I had rough night again woke at 3.30ish for an hour then DD2 got up at 5.30am, so I have been weeping on and off. She is getting me in good practice for new baby.

Not looking forward to the thought of the sweep tomorrow but I hope that it works. Anyone had one?

Maybe I'll get a baby on 07.07.07- how easy would that be to remember!

Chubacheroo

Blimey birth is an interesting (rather ouchy too) process...

We've just had our first - a daughter, so I've updated the list. Painful and long process but definately worth it. We've talked about our next already!

Katyag - 17th June (2 days after my bday, and the day after our wedding anni!)
famood - 21 June 2007
Hippolyta - 24th June 2007
noodlebutty, (Tricia) - 27th June 2007
Raybells - 28 June 2007
Mrs Steveeeee - 28 June 2007
Lotta Littlies - 29 June 2007
bdpm2003 - 29 June 2007
jenpoptab - 29 June 2007
Lisamiddle - 2nd July 2007
Sam0mule - 5th July 2007
Bargainbabe - 6th July 2007
Twirlypen - 7th July 2007
Smiler34 - 9th July 2007
moneymaker2 - 9th July
jo_b - 14th July 2007
janinegr - 15th July 2007
*Louise* - 19th July
Mrs Woby_Tide - 19th July 2007
Valentine x - 20th July 2007
mercurystar999 - 24th July 2007
Welshlassie - 29 July 2007
Eels100 - 26th July 2007
Terminally Short Of Cash - 31st July 2007
Kimmy310 - 1 August 2007
KarieBlue - 1 August 2007
Simone2697 - 2 August 2007 (subject to change - scan 11/01/07)
rina-3rd august 2007
Caleo - 7th August
LoopyLouLou - 8 August 2007
spannie1000 - 13th August 2007
Libert23 - 16 August 2007
Katym79 - August 19
Claire Jones - 19 August 2007
ellat257 - 19 August 2007
catalepticdru - 17 August 2007 using Naegele's formula. Though it'll be guaranteed I'll give birth on any day but this one!!
Shortie - 21st August 2007
Justie - 25th August (or 28th depending on which way you calculate it)
saver_sam - 25th August 2007
Dormouse - 28th August
vzzbux - 2nd Sept
lou031205 - 8th September 2007
rachelja - 9th September 2007 (2 wks before dd 4th b'day)
emma_b - 9 September
LizzieAndThomas- 9th September - A GIRL !!!!!
skintio (kate) 16th september 2007
Almost-skint (sammie) - 16th september 2007 - same as you Kate!!
sarahmoon - 11th September (my fourth help!!)
crawli1 - 21st Sept
nickydee5 - 25th Sept 07
Sexyminx82 - 25th Sept 07
SeptemberBaby - 26 September 2007
jojo1978 - 29th September 2007 (2 days after daughters 10th birthday)
Agutka - 30th September 2007
pestcontrol - 30th September 2007
fac73 (Jennifer) - 12th October 2007
casper_la_rue (Caroline) - 13th October 2007
incognito - 14th October 2007
Felicity - 14th October
jtotheb's wife - 24 October 2007 (twins!)
THE MIDDLEMAN - 3rd November 2007
izoomzoom - 8 November
Curious George - 9th November
hippychick1 - 15th November
tammyfshr - 1 December 2007
TATOO07 (MY WIFE) - 6th December 2007
Cel - 8th December
kelticangel - 9th December 2007
Ebony - 10th December
helend - 15th December
jbbonce - 16th december (but hoping to keep my legs crossed til jan)
Beakerange - 18th December (unplanned!! and hoping it will come out earlier)
Nikstar - 23rd December!! unplanned i may add.
flis21 - 25th December (Moved again - according to scan!!!)
bumpybecky - 25th December
Suzukibabe - 28th December
becky_sleaf - 28th December
wilf55 (her daughter, Chelsea) - 29 December 2007
Yorkshirechick - 12th January
Slapps - 15th Jan 08
Scruffy96uk- 19 Jan 08 (or thats what I've worked it out 2 b)
Bailey - 22 February 08
3KIDSNOMONEY - 28 February 08 (i think!!)
Dougggie - 2 March 08

TTC LIST

Daisykate124
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Bun
RJH090384
jo101
MonkeyLady
Pooky
emptypocketz
JustKeepSwimming
Miss_pink & Mr Pink

BIRTH LIST

Money_Maker_Shaker - 10th April 2007 - Boy Theo John Arthur, 8/lb 2oz by c-section
India - Naomi Olivia Whyte, 14/04/07 7lb 1oz 15 days early
Persontypething- Freddie Luke - 17th April 7lb 13oz
Saver Mum - Malachi on the 18th of April 7lb14
Happiness Fairy - Sam Alexander 8lb 12oz 22nd April 07
babitee - Boy Benjamin (or Oliver, we still can't decide) 22nd April 2007, 7lbs 2oz, water birth
SusanCarter - Alice Lydia, 7lb 15oz, Tues 24th April 11.55 am.
Tranmererovers - Boy 26th April 2007 (15 days late ) at 01.06am, 7lb 14 oz
Anya - Girl Amelie Grace 27/04/2007 at 5:20 am 7lb 12 oz
alm721- Boy William Phillip 04/05/2007 at 12.35am, 7lb 9oz
Becles - Charlotte Jane, 05/05/2007 at 11.39pm, 7lb 3oz
sampainter - Boy Matthew Ian Harvey, 05/05/07 at 11:08am, 7lb 10oz
kennyjosiah(mrs) Girl, Libbie May - 06/05/07 arrived on hubby's birthday - 8lb 4oz (12 days late)
Snaggles - GIRL - Natasha Grace, born 9/5/07, 3.24am, 7lbs
LillieFlower - GIRL - Eve Nadezhda, born 15/05/07 (13 days late!) at 5:38am, 8lb 2oz and absolutely beautiful!
tequilla_slammer2002 - GIRL - Tiger-lily krystaL, BORN 20/05/07 05:07AM, 6lbs 5oz (6 days late!)
Chubacheroo - GIRL - Sofia Marisa - 29th June 2007 11:34pm, 8lb 13oz (5 days late)

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST

PrincessTaylor - 2nd April 2007
worto03 - 3rd April 2007
Bargain Babe-a-Licious! - 3rd April 2007
austmanic - 7th April 2007
Moonbeam - 7th April 2007
JDC110571- 17th April 2007
Anya - 21st April 2007
debtfreehopeful - 21st April 2007
moohound - 27th April 2007
Flea72 - 30th April 2007
angiepanj - 1st May 2007
maralum - 6 May 2007
Bronzesurfer - 08 May 2007
Chef1980uk - 10 May 2007
Lydia.42 - 11th May 2007
Bump – 13 May 2007
dm72 - 14th May 2007
Banana1975 - 14th May 2007 - BOY
abijanzo - 20th May 2007
garrapata - 23rd May 2007
mrsrsp - 28th May 2007
jocymru- 28th May
George's Mum - 29th May 2007 (according to the scan anyway!)
Morty_007 - 29th May (day before our 3rd wedding anniversary!)
Lubava - 1 June 2007
Cheapskate - 5 June 2007
Hambrook - 5 June 2007
Karma67 - 5th June 2007 - had amnio..everything ok and having a BOY!!
Sophiedb – 8 June 2007
Sav - 15th June 2007
Elliot's mum - 16th June 2007 (No 1 is now 3 and No 2 is now 1- are we mad??!)